DGP Sylendra Babu Cycles 600 Km In 36 Hours 
Tamil Nadu

DGP Sylendra Babu Cycles 600 Km In 36 Hours To Emphasize Fitness

Sylendra Babu has cycled 600 km between Chennai and Rameswaram in 36 hours to create awareness in the State.

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C. Sylendra Babu, Director General of Police of the Railways, Tamil Nadu has cycled 600 km between Chennai and Rameswaram in 36 hours to promote cycling among the youth.

Babu, a fitness enthusiast, started from Chennai on Friday with 4 cyclists and reached Rameswaram today. He said cycling is a great exercise and a sport. He has also appealed people to opt for cycling for the daily commute quoting the example of developed countries.

"We started this journey as a sport to emphasize that it is essential for every Indian citizen to be physically and mentally fit and healthy", said Babu.

He stated that cycling is an eco-friendly mean of transport that does not pollute the air like a motorcycle or car.

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